AltaMed offers mentoring services for youth as a supplement to educational and occupational skills training available through our existing Workforce Development program. Technology skills training, career exploration, and leadership development are all benefits for the thousands who have formally gone through our Workforce Development program.
Workforce Development coordinates of all of AltaMed’s internships, including AmeriCorps and clinical placement. More broadly, though, it exists to promote the sustainable growth of AltaMed’s workforce, one day seeking to supply 10-20 percent of our employees, and aims to ensure that AltaMed is hiring from within the communities we serve with greater retention in mind.
Job Overview
The AltaMed Intern will be trained as a Health Equity Patient Navigator and Medical Scribe. The Intern will support AltaMed Providers in providing quality customer service and improve health outcomes by lowering patient barriers. The Intern is responsible for connecting patients to resources and providing some health education to help patients what resources can be accessed to better maneuver the health care system to promote greater health outcomes. Additionally the Intern will follow up with the patient to ensure resources have been acquired and document those efforts to update the provider. Additionally the Intern will be trained in case management and will learn critical resources to help the patient understand their options. As a trained medical scribe the Intern will be responsible in recording each patient's symptoms, history, physical exam and documenting the diagnosis as instructed by the treating provider. Additionally the Intern will assist the clinician with documentation of each patient’s medical chart during their visit. Document any procedures performed by the clinician on the electronic medical chart. Responsible for using various templates and documentation techniques available in the EHR system. Completes the patient’s chart by transcribing results of any labs, x-rays, or other evaluations. In doing so, the scribe continuously checks on the progress of this data in order to get the patient’s workup complete so that the clinician can make his or her decisions regarding that patient. Lists all proper diagnoses as well as any follow up instructions and follow up prescriptions, as dictated by the clinician. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Good personal organization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize and use time effectively.
- Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Can type at least 40 WPM.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management.
- Willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Patience, curiosity and willingness to learn, and respect for differing perspectives and ideas.
- Commitment to the mission of the project and its impact in the community.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Commitment to Community Health
- College graduate in health- related field preferred
- Spanish language skills preferred
- Previous clinical experience preferred (6 months - 1 year)
The Workforce Development staff appreciates your interest in this opportunity. Should you be moved forward in the selection process, either the hiring manager or someone on the Workforce Development staff will contact you with next steps. We highly encourage you to continue to check-in for additional internship opportunities.
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Skills Required
- Good personal organization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to type at least 40 WPM
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management
- Willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Patience, curiosity, willingness to learn, and respect for differing perspectives
- Commitment to the mission of the project and community impact
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Commitment to Community Health
- College graduate in health-related field
- Spanish language skills
- Previous clinical experience (6 months - 1 year)
What We Do
AltaMed is one of the nation’s largest community health networks. For more than 45 years, we have provided care to patients in the diverse neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Orange counties. For health care professionals committed to their patients, communities and careers, AltaMed is an excellent opportunity to pursue professional goals with pride and distinction. AltaMed is a non-profit organization, focused on the needs of our patients and the well-being of our communities. Our commitment to community health compels us to look beyond the walls of our offices and clinics and see not just patients, but new possibilities for community wellness. We have many employees who joined us because their families were AltaMed patients and experienced firsthand that our patients are at the center of all we do. This approach is helping us meet our ambitious goals. We are continually accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), an organization that ensures quality standards in U.S. medical facilities. We’re the first community health network in the nation to have been designated as a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH). We’re extremely proud of our achievements in patient satisfaction, with our highest scores accomplished during our period of greatest growth. We’ve expanded to 46 Southern California locations, offering primary medical, dental and senior care. We’re active in community outreach and education, and staffed by dedicated professionals committed to patient care. Continuously looking for ways to do more for more people, AltaMed is leading the industry in bringing new people into our nation's health care system as the top enroller for Covered California. As we continue to grow, we remain at the forefront of evolving health care systems, serving patients with comprehensive care throughout their entire lives. And we will build on our reputation as a rewarding long-term decision for both patients and professionals who believe that quality health care is everyone’s right.
